Chess Coach
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Key facts
- Role
- Chess Coach
- School
- Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
- City
- Shimla
- State
- Himachal Pradesh
- Board
- State Board
- School type
- Secondary
- Employment type
- Part Time
- Salary
- ₹3.1L – ₹6.0L per year
- Experience
- 4–7 years
- Posted
- 19 May 2026
- Closing date
- 21 Jul 2026
Chess Coach salary in Shimla — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
State-board private schools sit at the lower end; government schools follow published pay scales.
Chess Coach
at Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Established school — running for 38+ years.
Job description
Overview
Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School is hiring a Chess Coach in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The role is well-scoped, supported by detailed academic planning, and offers a clear path for professional growth. Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School, established 1988, is a secondary school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh — a State Board-affiliated school. The working culture is collaborative, professional, and grounded in student-centred decisions. What the role looks like: the Chess Coach runs regular practice sessions, plans a season-long calendar, grooms talent, and represents the school in district/state engagements. What you will do:
- Design season-long training plans and adjust based on progress.
- Coach teams for matches and tournaments.
- Work on individual skill development for high-potential players.
- Support sports day and inter-house competitions.
- Maintain sports infrastructure and report issues early. Ideal candidate — you have:
- A solid playing background and recognised coaching credentials.
- Patience to build foundational skills with younger students.
- Ambition to take senior teams into competitive arenas.
- Strong communication with players, parents, and leadership.
- A safety-first mindset on the field and in the gym. Why join us:
- Predictable, on-time monthly compensation (₹3.1 LPA – ₹6.0 LPA).
- Reasonable workload with planned holidays per the calendar.
- Real ownership of your subject/function from day one.
- A leadership team that listens, supports, and gives credit.
- A campus that respects educators as professionals. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.
Common questions about this role
Is English fluency required?
Bilingual fluency (English + regional language) is typically expected at state-board schools, especially for lower grades. Senior-secondary subject roles lean more English-first.
Do staff get fee concession for their children?
Many established schools offer 50–100% tuition concession for the children of full-time staff, subject to admission criteria. Confirm specifics in the offer letter.
What qualifications are required for a Chess Coach?
Most Chess Coach roles require a relevant Bachelor's/Master's in the subject plus a B.Ed (or equivalent teacher-training qualification). Specific board requirements (CTET, IB workshops, IGCSE training) may also apply.
What is the salary for this Chess Coach role?
The salary band is shown in the "Key facts" panel above. Final offers depend on your years of experience, qualifications and the interview outcome.
How long does it take to hear back after applying?
Most schools review applications within 5–10 working days. If you don't hear back in two weeks, the role has usually been filled or paused — keep applying to similar openings in the meantime.
Is accommodation provided?
Accommodation is not standard for day-school roles — confirm details with the Principal's office during the interview.
What does a typical day look like?
School days usually run 7.5–8 hours with 5–6 teaching periods, plus prep, lunch and one or two non-teaching duties (homework checks, library, club). Saturdays vary by school.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 2
Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
Key facts about Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
- Founded
- 1988
- Board
- State Board
- Type
- Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
The institution had been started as D.A.V. and later on renamed as S.P.M. Model High School in the sweet memory of its founder Sh. Satya Prakash ji in the year 1988. The school is on charitable basis and is providing free school Van facilities to the Nursery students. Full fee concession is granted to all the deserving and underprivileged students such as IRDP and Antodaya students. The school has a very talented faculty mostly having master degrees and someone PhD’s.
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